Jean-Marc Brocard : Chablis Village "Les Vieilles Vignes de Sainte Claire" 2025

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Chablis Village "Les Vieilles Vignes de Sainte Claire" 2025 Jean-Marc Brocard

Tasting

Appearance
In its youth, this cuvée generally reveals a pale, luminous yellow hue, often shot through with subtle green and silvery highlights, before evolving towards more golden shades over time.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with beautiful precision, dominated by citrus notes such as lemon and pink grapefruit, accompanied by touches of white flowers and anise. The whole is underlined by a highly persistent saline character. As it evolves, more indulgent nuances of honey, wax and butter may emerge.

Palate
The attack reveals a full-bodied texture and a velvety, even rounded feel. This wine stands out for its beautiful energy, offering a profile that is both refined and precise. The long, persistent finish is marked by a refreshing salinity typical of its terroir.

Food and wine pairings
This white wine pairs wonderfully with seafood, such as a seafood platter, oysters or lobster. It also goes very well with grilled fish or fish prepared with beurre blanc. When it comes to meats, it enhances poultry and white meats served with a cream and mushroom sauce, such as a blanquette de veau.

Serving and cellaring
The Chablis Village "Les Vieilles Vignes de Sainte Claire" 2025 has beautiful ageing potential. It can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2033.

The authentic expression of a great Chablis by Jean-Marc Brocard

The estate
Founded in 1974 by Jean-Marc Brocard, this family estate is located in Préhy, in the heart of Burgundy. Today, the domaine is jointly run by the founder and his son Julien Brocard. With nearly 200 hectares of vines, a large part of which is certified organic, the estate has established itself as a key player in the region. The house's philosophy is inspired by the Hippocratic Oath, aiming to preserve the natural balance of living things in order to craft wines that combine precision, power and freshness.

The vineyard
The plots dedicated to this cuvée lie in the commune of Préhy, within the Chablis appellation. They enjoy a south-facing exposure and rest on Kimmeridgian soil, made up of marls and limestones rich in marine fossils. The vines, grown organically, are around seventy years old. Their roots reach more than twenty-five metres deep into the rock, allowing the plant to draw out remarkable mineral complexity and to withstand climatic hazards.

The vintage
The 2025 growing season was marked by weather conditions that had a significant impact on yields. Across the estate, the harvest proved particularly small in volume, representing about a third of a typical crop.

Winemaking and ageing
To craft the Chablis Village "Les Vieilles Vignes de Sainte Claire" 2025, alcoholic fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, followed by a complete malolactic fermentation. Ageing then takes place entirely in stainless steel tanks, on the lees, for twelve months, in order to preserve aromatic purity without any input from wood.

Grape variety
100% Chardonnay.